At Concord Baptist Church we recognize the importance of providing a preschool environment where children are cared for in a safe, loving environment. We understand the importance of early Bible teaching that lays a foundation for spiritual growth. Our teachers are provided a curriculum that respects children’s growth and development in all areas of development including spiritual development. A background check is done on all of our preschool teachers and paid child care workers. All teachers and workers are given health and safety procedures to follow and participate in on-going training activities.

•Preschool Security System. In order for us to provide the safest, and most secure environment for your little ones, we ask that parents help us in the following ways:

* Check your child in at one of our preschool check-in centers. You will receive a security label for you and your child. The information on the label will help us locate you if the need arises. Parents are asked to watch the “number boards” when in the Worship Center. If your child’s number is displayed, please return to your child’s classroom. When returning to pick up your child, present your portion of the security label.

*We ask that one parent escort the child to the classroom door, knock softly on the door and wait for a teacher to answer. When you return to pick up your child, please use the same procedure. This procedure avoids congestion in the classroom and minimizes disruption of activities in progress.

•Preschool Health and Safety Guidelines:
To provide the most safe and healthy environment possible, the following hygiene practices are followed:

Cribs and toys are cleaned with disinfectant before, during and after each session.

Diaper changing procedures include the use of gloves and a disposable sheet on the diaper changing table.
Children who are ill should not attend church. If you child experiences any of the following symptoms please keep him/her home until they fully recovered:

· Runny nose that is green or yellow in color;

· Fever within the previous twenty-four hours (child must be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of medication);

· Vomiting and/or diarrhea within the previous twenty-four hours;

· Contagious rash, skin infection and/or pimple or boil like wounds;

· Sore throat;

· Excessive cough or croup;

· Pink eye and other signs of an eye infection or conjunctivitis such as red eyes and/or drainage from the eyes;

· Head lice (child must be free of all nits);

· Any symptoms of childhood diseases such as scarlet fever, measles, mumps, chicken pox, or whooping cough.